United Arab Emirates
Country in Asia
In brief
Industry, share of GDP: 44.3% (2024). World rank 10 of 200; in Asia, 6 of 47. Exports, share of GDP: 107% (2023). World rank 8 of 184; in Asia, 3 of 44. Tax revenue, share of GDP: 0.7% (2024). World rank 142 of 142; in Asia, 33 of 33. From 2015 to 2025: inflation +4.1% → +1.3%, unemployment 1.8% → 2.2%, and youth unemployment 5.4% → 6.5% (ages 15–24). Better than all its neighbours (Oman and Saudi Arabia): GDP per person, GDP per person at purchasing power parity, gross national income per person, unemployment, and youth unemployment.